CAPE Professional Ethics & Standards 2

Question 1

A CAPE practitioner notices a colleague consistently fails to document student IEP goals related to physical education. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the concern privately with the colleague first

Answer

Professional ethics call for addressing concerns with a colleague directly before escalating to authorities.

Question 2

The CAPE Code of Ethics requires adapted physical educators to maintain competency primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Continuous professional development and staying current with evidence-based practice

Answer

The Code of Ethics obligates CAPEs to pursue ongoing professional development to maintain and advance their competence.

Question 3

When a student's parent requests access to their child's physical education assessment records, a CAPE must:

Accepted Answer

Provide access in accordance with FERPA regulations

Answer

FERPA grants parents the right to inspect and review their child's educational records, including PE assessments.

Question 4

A CAPE working in a school district is asked by an administrator to falsify a student's fitness scores to avoid additional services. The CAPE should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the request through appropriate channels

Answer

Falsifying records is unethical and illegal; CAPEs must refuse and report such directives through proper channels.

Question 5

Which scenario best represents a conflict of interest for a CAPE?

Accepted Answer

Recommending adapted equipment sold by a company in which the CAPE has a financial stake

Answer

Recommending products in which one has a personal financial interest creates a conflict between professional duty and self-interest.

(CAPE) Certified Adapted Physical Educator Practice Test

(CAPE) Certified Adapted Physical Educator Practice Test

CAPE Professional Ethics & Standards 2